Principal Payroll Governance

MinRes can offer you!

• Be at the forefront of embracing AI within payroll and systems improvement.
• We invest in your career, with a focus on leadership, upskilling, training and development programmes.
• Live Your Best Life! Our benefits give you access to deals, support and discounts to help you unlock the important things in life – Health, Family, Recreation and Your Future with MinRes.

The Opportunity

In this pivotal role, you will ensure the accuracy, integrity, and legal compliance of payroll processes across multiple pay entities and systems.

This 12-month opportunity at our Head Office will see you act as a subject matter expert in payroll governance, regulatory compliance, internal controls and audit readiness. You will analyse large volumes of payroll and workforce data to identify risks, drive continuous improvement and, where applicable, lead remediation projects. The role covers employment tax, payroll tax and employee entitlements under the Fair Work Act 2009 (cth), modern awards and enterprise agreements. You will focus on minimising compliance risks, improving payroll processes and ensuring the organisation meets its obligations under relevant laws and regulations.

Working closely with Payroll, People Systems, Employee Relations, Risk & Compliance and both internal and external auditors, you will drive best‑practice governance frameworks, enhance process efficiency, and provide strategic oversight of payroll compliance operations.

Key responsibilities:

• Monitor and implement changes to payroll legislation, awards, enterprise agreements, superannuation rules, ATO requirements, and Fair Work obligations
• Analyse payroll, workforce, rostering and time-and-attendance data to find patterns, discrepancies, exceptions and risks
• Maintain payroll policies, control frameworks, and internal controls to ensure compliance and operational consistency
• Conduct internal audits of payroll processes, system configurations, award interpretations, and time‑and‑attendance data; lead responses to external audits and regulatory reviews (FWO, ATO, State Revenue Office)
• Assist in responding and resolving complex payroll queries, determine root causes and if applicable, coordinate accurate remediation
• Support payroll system governance, reviewing and approving configuration changes, upgrades, and patches in collaboration with IT, HRIS, and vendors
• Prepare compliance reports, analyse payroll trends and exceptions, and draft management responses to audit findings

What is required

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Payroll, HR, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Certified Payroll Professional certification or similar accreditation desirable
• Extensive experience in payroll compliance, governance or audit in a complex, multi‑entity environment
• Demonstrated expertise interpreting awards, enterprise agreements, and payroll legislation (Fair Work Act, wage theft laws, superannuation)
• Hands‑on experience with enterprise payroll systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and internal control frameworks
• Detail‑oriented, proactive approach — anticipates risks before they escalate
• Collaborative problem‑solving skills, balancing compliance rigour with outcome‑focused solutions

About Mineral Resources

MinRes is a leading diversified resources company with extensive operations in lithium, iron ore, energy and mining services across Western Australia, with a focus on people and innovation.

Our headquarters at 20 Walters Drive sets a new standard for workplace wellness. World-class facilities include a café, restaurant, commercial gym, crèche, daycare and health centre, including a GP.

At MinRes, the future’s bright. Be part of our next chapter.